Events in Monterey/Salinas, CA
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Battle of the Bartenders 2026: Mathew Wins First‑Round Tiebreaker in Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea, CA — The 2026 Battle of the Bartenders opened Monday night with a dramatic first‑round showdown at The Links Club in Carmen Plaza, where Matthew Salazer of Links Club emerged victorious over Tomas Casas Ramirez  of Barmel after a blindfolded tiebreaker. The three‑round …
First Friday Salinas is a monthly tradition designed to transform Downtown into a consistent, positive space for community and culture to thrive. Come and enjoy an evening of local art, …
The Friends of the Aptos Library is offering a series of workshops on Social Isolation: Strategies for Understanding, Coping, and Healing in a Disconnected World. On February 7, the next workshop will be on the Emotional Impacts of Social Isolation, presented by our 2nd District Supervisor Kim DeSerpa, and former social worker, who has lots …
Join us for a special evening as we present "Tribute to the Mambo" with special guest saxophonist/flautist Mitch Frohman! Mr. Frohman and the Stanford Afro-Latin Ensemble will be presenting both classic and original repertoire paying homage to the classic New York Salsa and Latin Jazz scene during its golden era. There will also be a …
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 7:00 PM, Carpenter Hall at Sunset Center, Carmel Community Night with the Library The Carmel Public Library Foundation presents The Power of Language How the Brain Speaks: Unlocking the Neuroscience of Language, with Dr. Bruce Miller, Distinguished Professor of Neurology, UCSF How does the brain give rise to language—the uniquely human …
Gophers! Every backyard gardener’s nemesis. Join Thomas Wittman for this informative class on effective gopher control methods that are safe for humans and the environment. Gophers and other vertebrate pests take a huge toll in agriculture as well as your own backyard; as much as 10 to 50% of crops can be lost to animal …
A despondent Asian American funeral home worker, goes to his high school reunion with hopes of jump starting his bleak existence, only to be mistaken for the most successful alumnus of the wrong school, a mysterious Asian graduate whom no one has seen in twenty years. What this misidentification sets in motion is a comic …
Rhythms of Resistance showcases the full range of La Mecla’s cross-rhythmic dance and musical repertoire, blending together Tap Dance, Son Jarocho (music and dance from Veracruz, Mexico), and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Structured as a concert rather than a full-length production, the performance highlights excerpts from La Mezcla’s acclaimed works Ghostly Labor and Pachuquismo, while offering cultural …
Come out for a night of fun with Controlled Chaos Improv at Stanton Center! Controlled Chaos Improv puts their own twist on traditional improvisational theatre. Quick wit and spontaneous energy are combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh and fun to the stage! Fueled by audience suggestions, Controlled Chaos will create unpredictable and …
Join us for an evening under the big top at the Jacob’s Heart Soirée! Step right up for a night of joy and generosity where we will come together to support children battling cancer and make hope the main attraction. It will be an evening filled with a delicious dinner, fun entertainment, and heartfelt moments …
Join the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust for work parties and/or hikes on Nyland and Rancho Larios Protected Lands in San Juan Bautista. Everyone welcome!
The 586-acre San Antonio Ranch is a critical missing property in a larger regionally significant wildlife corridor between the Gabilan Range and Santa Cruz Mountains. The property is a strategic acquisition that would fill a gap between three protected ranches - Rocks Ranch, Rancho Larios Open Space, and the Nyland property - to create a …
Celebrate the magic of butterflies at the 2026 Mariposa Butterfly Festival! Join us May 2nd & 3rd at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds for a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment for all ages. Experience the spectacular live butterfly release, explore Jurassic Mariposa with animatronic dinosaurs, enjoy two days of live music, a petting zoo, train …
Join Santa Lucia Highlands wineries for the 18th Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans Sun, Wind & Wine Festival, Monterey County's favorite Wine & food Event of the year! Meet the winemakers and growers and taste more than 100 limited-release wines from 40 wineries, including Caraccioli Cellars, Landmark Vineyards, Mer Soleil, Morgan Winery, Siduri, Belle Glos, …